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Blackthorn Hedge Prunus spinosa

Blackthorn
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Blackthorn Hedge Prunus spinosa

From: £0.99
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) as a prickly, deciduous hedging plant that provides seasonal interest, producing white flowers in the spring and sloes in the autumn.Click here for more information.More Information
  • 12 Month Plant Guarantee
  • Fast Growth Rate
  • White Flowers
  • Deciduous
  • Grows to 4m
  • Has Berries
  • Native
  • Prickly

Step 1 - Select Root Type:

Bare Root

Bare Root

Pot Grown

Pot Grown

Root Ball

Root Ball

Instant Hedging

Instant Hedging

Step 2 - Select Size & Quantity:

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Height
cm
Price
inc VAT
Planting Density
Quantity
Blackthorn 40/60cm bare root
£1.09
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 60/90cm bare root
£1.19
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 90/120cm bare root
£2.99
3 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 120/150cm bare root
£4.49
Tall Box Delivery
3 to 5per metre
Blackthorn 150/200cm bare root
£10.99
Tall Box Delivery
3 to 5per metre
Blackthorn 40/60cm bare root x 100
£103.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 40/60cm bare root x 250
£258.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 40/60cm bare root x 500
£517.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 60/90cm bare root x 100
£112.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 60/90cm bare root x 250
£282.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 60/90cm bare root x 500
£564.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 90/120cm bare root x 100
£299.99
3 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 90/120cm bare root x 250
£747.99
3 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 90/120cm bare root x 500
£1,495.99
3 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 120/150cm bare root x 100
£426.99
Tall Box Delivery
3 to 5per metre
Blackthorn 120/150cm bare root x 250
£1,065.99
Tall Box Delivery
3 to 5per metre
Blackthorn 30/50cm Cell grown
£2.49
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn Cell grown 30/50cm x 30
£74.70 £70.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn Cell grown 30/50cm x 50
£124.50 £117.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn Cell grown 30/50cm x 100
£249.00 £236.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn Cell grown 30/50cm x 250
£622.50 £590.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn Cell grown 30/50cm x 500
£1,245.00 £1,182.99
5 to 7per metre
Blackthorn 40/60cm 2L pot
£7.99
3 to 5per metre
Blackthorn 100/125cm 35L pot
£79.99
Pallet delivery - min. order £350 for free delivery
2per metre
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Product Details
Product Details

Blackthorn Hedge Plant (Prunus spinosa) Description

Blackthorn blossoms early in spring, blooming with masses of white flowers before its leaves have even made an appearance, bringing life to gardens at an otherwise dull time of year. Through the summer, Blackthorn boasts bushy green, oval-shaped foliage and produces sloes in autumn – very small, damson-like fruit. Sloes can be picked in November when they have ripened to make delicious sloe gin – if the birds haven’t already taken them, that is.

Blackthorn makes an excellent natural security hedge, due to its dense, thorny foliage. The density also means Blackthorn makes a wonderful shelter for birds and other wildlife. Blackthorn is a fast-growing hedge with a growth rate of around 40-60cm each year, and can grow well in most soil types, except for very waterlogged soil. For best growth, Blackthorn should be grown in a sunny position – it’s not suitable for full shade.

As one of the UK’s most popular native hedging species, Blackthorn is a main component of our Mixed Native Hedging selection take a look at our full range of Mixed Native Hedging Packs for more information.

Further Information
Further Information

You’ll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed in the product grid. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you’re willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.

Pruning Advice
Pruning Advice

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) hedge trimming should be done when the plant is dormant in the winter months, but not when it's freezing. Blackthorn can be left to its own devices if a more natural hedgerow look is wanted, however it can be trimmed back to keep it to a desired height and spread.

Take care to wear protective gloves when pruning this species; as the name suggests, Blackthorn has long, thin thorns that make it ideal as an intruder deterrent, but also challenging to prune without protection.

Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

Packaging TypeStandard Delivery ChargeMinimum Order Values (incl VAT) for FREE Delivery
All Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and incl. 7.5L)£14.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60incl VAT) Orders of £60 and over - FREE
Pallets (Root balls, large pots (10L+), trees etc)£60.00 delivery charge (orders up to £350 incl VAT)Orders of £350 and over - FREE
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery)£450.00 delivery charge (orders up to £1500 incl VAT)Orders of £1500 and over - FREE

There are some exceptions to the standard delivery pricing structure, which relate to deliveries to more remote areas, overseas, or extremely tall or large plants requiring specialist delivery - for more information see the Delivery Information Page. (Please note that due to new Brexit rules, we are currently unable to export to both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.).

Delivery Time - Please note that delivery times are currently 2-7 days excluding bank holidays. *Some troughs, trees and premium products may take up to 14 days delivery. We are working through existing orders as quickly as possible to deliver new orders within this timescale.

It's Convenient - no need to wait in all day to sign, we don't need a signature (the odd, larger order may require a signature but will be delivered at a mutually agreeable time).

It's Tried & Tested - we use only couriers who have shown consistency in their efficiency & care.

* Please note that delivery costs are based on the final order amount in your cart after any discounts have been applied.

Hedges Direct 12 Month Plant Guarantee

Our plants are guaranteed for 12 months after delivery subject to specific criteria. Visit our Hedges Direct Plant Guarantee Page for full details.

Nominated Day Delivery

Choose a delivery day that suits you with our new Nominated Day Delivery option at checkout. Whilst our standard no signature delivery means you don't need to take time away from other committments to receive your order, we understand that there are times our customers want to make sure they are present to accept delivery, either to plant straight away or to store somewhere safe and out of the way until you're ready to plant.

For an additional fee, you can make sure that your order arrives on the exact day you want it. Please note that this is additional charge to all qualifying orders, including those above the free delivery threshold for Standard Delivery.

Our Nominated Day Delivery is available year-round on the weekdays Tuesdays to Fridays, excluding the day after any bank holiday.

Some products are sent direct from our suppliers and as such are not available for Nominated Day Delivery. These include:

- Cell Grown Hedging Plants
- Instant Trough Grown Hedging Plants
- Instant Hedging Screens
- Premium Root Balls (250cm and above in height)
- Turf

To book your Nominated Day Delivery for farther ahead than the delivery window available online, please contact our Sales & Advice team to discuss your options.

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